- It all really depends on a persons taste. I've never really been a big gourmand guy (since I started posting on BNs), so while a recognize the quality of Guerlain L'instant pour Homme Extreme, I can't add it to my list. My list is more on my personal preferences. Ditto for Dior Homme Intense and AMen Pure Coffee.

EDIT : I may have misinterpreted the OP's intention of the thread. I don't know if all of my choices will be considered the "new classics". But I do consider them to be the best of the best.

Last edited by Surfacing; 7th October 2011 at 06:32 PM.
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Re: Best designer fragrance of the last decade or so

Originally Posted by KMF

Terre d'Hermes
Dior Homme
M7
Rive Gauche PH
Gucci PH I

These five seem to be the most obvious choices. I guess it's a matter of taste, but I don't love them. I feel like Dior Homme is too feminine for me to get comfortable (and it's loud). Terre d'Hermes is good but it gets a little sharp and can be grating, I think. I see the artistry in it though. I get more mileage out of the others, but, with the exception of Rive Gauche, I don't think they hold a candle to any number of designer fragrances from previous decades.

Re: Best designer fragrance of the last decade or so

Terre d'Hermes

I really didn't like it at first - the flinty/minerally character caught me by surprise. I tried it just before going running, and it grew on me quite a bit! Guess I have to try the other fragrances mentioned here...

Re: Best designer fragrance of the last decade or so

Originally Posted by UngerWoo

Terre d'Hermes is good but it gets a little sharp and can be grating, I think. I see the artistry in it though.

I have the TdH pure Parfum, I do love the scent and artistry, it's one of the best designer scents, but because of its sharpness, doesn't get much wrist time. YSL M7 is the best designer frag of the last ten or so years that I've smelled.